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Public School Review - Established 2003

Most Diverse Public Schools in Massachusetts

The average public school diversity score in Massachusetts is approximately 0.66 per year (2026).
The most diverse public schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in Massachusetts is currently Putnam Avenue Upper School, with a diversity score of 0.79.
Diversity Score Range: 0.75 0.79 Avg. Diversity Score: 0.76

Most Diverse Public Schools in Massachusetts (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Putnam Avenue Upper School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: 6-8
100 Putnam Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-7780
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
South West Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 5-8
444 Granite Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8729
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-12
1857 Middlesex Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 458-1399
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Linden
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-8
29 Wescott Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7218
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Snug Harbor Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-5
333 Palmer Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8763
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
King Open
Alternative School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: PK-5
850 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6540
Rank: #2 - 72. - 7.
Lincoln-hancock Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-4
300 Granite Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8715
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Henderson K-12 Inclusion School Lower
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-1
1669 Dorchester Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8725
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Beebe
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-8
401 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0621
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-12
97 Main Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 666-3945
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Malden High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 9-12
77 Salem Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-6000
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Boston Latin Academy
(Math: 57% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 7-12
205 Townsend Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9957
Rank: #8 - 138. - 13.
Kenny Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: PK-6
19 Oakton Avenue
Dorchester, MA 02122
(617) 635-8789
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Haggerty
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-5
110 Cushing Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6555
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Charles J Prescott
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 1-5
66 Richland Road
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-6497
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Cardinal O'connell Early Learning Center
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK
21 Carter Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 446-7000
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Cambridge Rindge And Latin
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 9-12
459 Broadway Ave
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-6630
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
John M Tobin
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: PK-5
359 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6600
Rank: #14 - 1914. - 19.
Boston Latin School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 7-12
78 Ave Louis Pasteur
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8895
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Point Webster Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 5-8
60 Lancaster Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-6600
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Cambridgeport
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-5
89 Elm Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6587
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Vassal Lane Upper School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 6-8
158 Spring Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-6550
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Clifford H Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-4
200 Moody St Ext
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8721
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
William H Lincoln
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-8
19 Kennard Rd
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 879-4600
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Cambridge Street Upper School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 6-8
840 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-3050
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Pawtucketville Memorial
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-4
425 West Meadow Road
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-7667
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Forestdale
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-8
74 Sylvan Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7326
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Ferryway
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-8
150 Cross Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0659
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Winship Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-6
54 Dighton Street
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-8399
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Kennedy-longfellow
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-5
158 Spring Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-6841
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Newton Early Childhood Program
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK
687 Watertown Street
Newtonville, MA 02460
(617) 559-6050
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Dr. Rick Decristofaro Learning Center
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-7
180 Old Colony Avenue
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8777
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Lincoln-eliot
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-5
191 Pearl Street
Newton, MA 02458
(617) 559-9540
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Quincy High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 9-12
100 Coddington Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8751
Rank: #20 - 3520. - 35.
Morse
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-5
40 Granite Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-6575
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Massachusetts average public schools diversity score?
The Massachusetts average public schools diversity score is 0.66 for 2026.
What are public schools with the most diversity score in Massachusetts?
The best top-ranked public schools in Massachusetts include Putnam Avenue Upper School, South West Middle School and Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the most diversity score in Massachusetts?
The public high school with the most diversity score in Massachusetts is Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell, with a diversity score of 0.78. The public elementary school with the most diversity score is Putnam Avenue Upper School, with diversity score of 0.79.

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